Events in Rome in December 2026

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Together

A drama about a mother's unconditional love and a daughter trying to rebuild a maternal bond, for adults.

Teatro Quirino Vittorio Gassman · Via delle Vergini 7, 00187 Roma

Film·Ages 16+·Indoor

1900 Act I

A screening of the first act of the classic Italian class-struggle epic film.

Cinema Troisi · Via Girolamo Induno 1, 00153 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Special: Miles Davis 100. The Art of Change

A special concert celebrating Miles Davis's centenary, presented by IUC at Sapienza University.

Aula Magna – Sapienza Rectorate · Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

LUMI live & lights show

An immersive electronic music and light show blending trip hop and Italian singer-songwriter sounds, for adults.

Alcazar Live · Via Cardinale Merry Del Val , 14, 00153 Roma

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Innovation Meetup - Rome

A networking meetup in Rome for corporates, startups and innovation professionals to exchange ideas.

The Hub – Zest · 29H Via Marsala, 00185 Roma, Roma

Food & drink·Ages 18+·Indoor

Valpolicella: between Amarone, Ripasso and Recioto / Tasting

A blind wine tasting with a sommelier exploring the wines of the Valpolicella region, for adults.

Vinoteca Tempere Prati · 70 Via Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, 00193 Roma, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor

The Nutcracker

A ballet performance of the classic Nutcracker by Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, suitable for the whole family.

Teatro Nazionale · Via del Viminale 51, 00184 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 12–18·Indoor

dom - Workshop and residency

A free movement and choreography workshop/residency for teenagers.

MICRO STAMPERIA QUARTICCIOLO · Via Manfredonia, 23, Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

LITFIBA

A live concert by Italian rock band LITFIBA at Atlantico Live in Rome.

Atlantico Live · Viale dell'Oceano Atlantico 271/D, 00144 Roma

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

The rock revolution of the late 20th century. People, images, notes, technologies

A talk between a music journalist and musician Alex Britti tracing the revolutionary history of rock music for adults.

Teatro Palladium · Piazza Bartolomeo Romano 8, 00154 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

I Have a Theatre in My Head

An autobiographical theatre performance for adults built from personal memories.

Spazio Rossellini · Via della Vasca Navale 58, 00146 Roma

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

Art, Music and Movement Workshop

A training course for cultural staff on welcoming neurodivergent people through movement and music.

Palazzo Merulana · via Merulana, 121, Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Zero Assoluto at Palazzetti 2026

A live concert by Italian pop duo Zero Assoluto at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome.

Palace of Sport · Piazzale dello Sport 1, 00144 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

CUNA

An immersive performance of contemporary dance and live music, part of a theatre festival.

Aula Ilaria Sula – Edificio ex Dopolavoro CU017 · Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Lucio Corsi at Palasport 2026

A live concert by Italian musician Lucio Corsi at Rome's Palazzo dello Sport.

Palace of Sport · Piazzale dello Sport 1, 00144 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

MADAME

A live concert by the artist MADAME at Atlantico Live in Rome.

Atlantico Live · Viale dell'Oceano Atlantico 271/D, 00144 Roma

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Musica Futura

An international conference exploring contemporary music composition, research and musicology for interested adults.

Mattatoio · Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, Roma

Sports·Ages 12+·Outdoor

Cross the City Rome - 6 December

An outdoor city sports event suitable for ages 12 to over 60.

Rome · Tiburtina 949, VIA, 00156 Roma, Roma

Food & drink·Ages 18+·Indoor

Roman pizza & ravioli matched with Italian wine - Cooking class in Rome

A hands-on cooking class pairing Roman pizza and ravioli with Italian wines, for adults.

Location provided after booking · 00186 Rome Rome, Rome

Theatre & stage·Ages 4–12·Indoor

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A children's theatre adaptation of The Grinch for young audiences.

Teatro Verde · Circonvallazione Gianicolense 10, 00146 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Three Variations on Life

A theatrical comedy about an astrophysicist couple hosting friends for an evening that turns unexpected, for adults.

Teatro Quirino Vittorio Gassman · Via delle Vergini 7, 00187 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Giancarlo Scalia – "One step from the impossible"

A live music/stage performance by Giancarlo Scalia at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.

Studio 3 – Auditorium Parco della Musica · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Folk songs and music of the Christmas cycle

A series of online seminars on Italian folk music and bagpipes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Teatro Palladium · Piazza Bartolomeo Romano 8, 00154 Roma

Social·Ages 18+·Indoor

I Can Read It In Your Eyes • Ostello Bello Roma

A speed dating event where your favourite book breaks the ice.

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo – Hostel and Bar · 75 Via Angelo Poliziano, 00184 Roma, Roma

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Open with Care. Emily Dickinson and Love

A talk exploring Emily Dickinson's poetry and themes of love, part of a literary meeting series for adults.

Mameli Library · via del Pigneto 22, Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Sun Hee You – "Unlimited"

A piano recital blending classical and jazz repertoire, for music lovers.

Casa del Jazz · Viale di Porta Ardeatina 55, 00154 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Tedesca

An open artistic residency session to select the cast for the upcoming theatre production Tedesca.

Nuovo Teatro Ateneo · Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, Roma

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Spirito Classico - Stefano Catucci

A pre-concert talk introducing a classical music concert.

Spazio Risonanze – Auditorium Parco della Musica · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor

Flos Olei Tour in Rome - Extravergine Day at The Westin Excelsior

A gastronomy event celebrating quality extra virgin olive oil with chefs, wines and fine foods for adults.

The Westin Excelsior Roma · 125 Via Vittorio Veneto, 00187 Roma

Sports·Ages 12+·Outdoor

Lazio vs Roma at Stadio Olimpico

A top-flight football derby match between Lazio and Roma.

Olympic Stadium · Via Foro Italico, Rome, 00135, Rome

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Being and Time. Encounters between Art and Psychoanalysis/4: Old age

A lecture-event exploring old age at the intersection of art and psychoanalysis for adults at MACRO.

MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome · Via Nizza 138, 00198 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Heart of Tufo

A theatrical walking tour of the Tufello neighborhood narrating local memories and legends.

Tufello, RM, Italia, Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Herbie Hancock – Tour 2026

A jazz concert by legendary pianist Herbie Hancock and his full band in Rome.

Ennio Morricone Auditorium Parco della Musica · Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30,Rome, Italy, Rome

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Prima Facie

Drama about a criminal defence lawyer confronting the justice system after a shocking event, for adult audiences.

Teatro Olimpico · Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, 00196 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Breaking the Rules

A comedic theatre play about a horror film character who escapes the screen into a real cinema hall.

Teatro Quirino Vittorio Gassman · Via delle Vergini 7, 00187 Roma

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Visit to the Invisible City

A public presentation of artistic works created by prisoners during art workshops at Rebibbia prison, for adults.

Rebibbia Prison N.C. · Via R. Majetti, 70, Roma

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Christmas Symphony

A festive Christmas-themed musical stage performance for the whole family.

Ghione Theatre · Via delle Fornaci 37, 00165 Roma

Music·Indoor

Christmas with the White Voices Choir and Start

A Christmas concert by a children's choir, suitable for the whole family.

Sala Sinopoli – Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Il Volo World Tour 2026-2027

A live concert by the Italian lyrical trio Il Volo at PalaEur in Rome.

Palace of Sport · Piazzale dello Sport 1, 00144 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Macbeth Machine

A contemporary physical tragicomedy inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth, with live music and clowning for adults.

Teatro del Lido di Ostia · Via delle Sirene 22, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Lost Time, Time Regained

A theatre debut performed by prison inmate actors with guest Agnese Nano, for adults.

Teatro Carcere di Rebibbia N.C. · Viale Majetti, 70, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Seismic Fable

An open artistic residency presentation showing the creative development of a theatrical work with four professional actors.

Nuovo Teatro Ateneo · Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, Roma

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+

Festa delle Stelle | Rome | 2026

A festival celebration taking place in Rome, open to the general public.

Starbucks, Via Giovanni Giolitti, 2, 00185 Roma RM, Italia, Rome

Music·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Christmas with the Choir Workshop

A Christmas-themed choral music event for families, held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.

Sala Petrassi – Auditorium Parco della Musica · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Museums & sights·Indoor

What's happening in the city

A general exhibition venue programme at Palazzo delle Esposizioni covering art, science and workshops for all ages.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni · Via Nazionale 194, 00184 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Ilaria Graziano

A live music performance by Ilaria Graziano at Monk Roma.

Monk Roma · Via Giuseppe Mirri 35, 00159 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Florida Inspirational Singers

An American gospel group blending spiritual, soul and contemporary sounds in an energetic concert for music fans.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Downtown Boys

A live concert by the band Downtown Boys at Monk Roma, for adult music fans.

Monk Roma · Via Giuseppe Mirri 35, 00159 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Malinconico – Moderately Happy

A theatre adaptation bringing a popular literary and TV lawyer character to the stage, for adult audiences.

Teatro Quirino Vittorio Gassman · Via delle Vergini 7, 00187 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 4–12·Indoor

The forest of Christmas stories

A theatrical performance inspired by Selma Lagerlöf and Nordic legends, for children from 4 years.

Teatro del Lido · Via delle Sirene, 22, Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Indaco – "Indigo Tracks"

Italian world jazz group Indaco presents their new album blending jazz, world music and Mediterranean sounds with special guests.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

The New York City Gospel Choir

The New York City Gospel Choir performs classic and contemporary gospel, soul and pop hymns under director Mark Anthony Henry.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Harlem Gospel Choir - "Remembering Whitney & Tina"

A gospel concert by the Harlem Gospel Choir paying tribute to Whitney Houston and Tina Turner.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Notre Dame de Paris 2026

Performance of the famous French musical Notre Dame de Paris at a Rome arena.

Palace of Sport · Piazzale dello Sport 1, 00144 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Abracadabra 2026

A family show at Teatro Ghione for children of all ages.

Ghione Theatre · Via delle Fornaci 37, 00165 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor

Tarzan Wild Heart

A bungee-dance show inspired by Tarzan with live percussion, suitable for families and children.

Cinecittà World · Via di Castel Romano 200, 00128 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Fabio Concato - "Altro di me"

Concert by Fabio Concato presenting a musical journey through his catalogue, from classic hits to lesser-known gems.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

"Home Alone" in Concert

A live orchestral cine-concert performance of the classic Christmas film Home Alone.

Parco della Musica Auditorium · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

"Ricordati"

A music-theatre performance titled Ricordati at Teatro Studio Borgna.

Teatro Studio Borgna – Auditorium Parco della Musica · Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Piano Love - Rome

A piano recital of romantic classics performed by Emanuele Misuraca in a Roman church, for a general audience.

Church of St. Paul Within the Walls · 16a Via Nazionale, 00184 Roma, Roma

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

New Year's Concert in Rome

A classical concert of famous opera arias by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Bizet and Mozart to celebrate the New Year.

All Saints' Anglican Church Rome · 153 Via del Babuino, 00187 Roma, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Maurizio Battista – New Year's Special 2026/2027

A comedy New Year's Eve stage show by Maurizio Battista for adults at Teatro Olimpico.

Teatro Olimpico · Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, 00196 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

MIT - Dance workshop

A free collective dance workshop creating an invented shared tradition through movement and improvisation, for adults.

TEATRO DEL LIDO · Via delle Sirene, 22, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Ylajali (Hunger) by Jon Fosse

A final workshop performance adapting Jon Fosse's unpublished text on hunger and human marginality, free entry.

Teatro della Visitazione · Via dei Crispolti 142, Roma

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Rome tells... December events

A series of in-person lectures by curators about Rome's museums and exhibitions, aimed at adults.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Encounters on contemporary dramaturgy

Free talks with Italian playwrights and theatre/journalism experts about contemporary drama, for adults.

Flaminia Library · Via Cesare Fracassini, 9, Roma

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Ritrovarsi

An exhibition from the MAXXI collection at the national museum of 21st-century arts in Rome.

MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts · Via Guido Reni 4/A, 00196 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

A theatrical tribute to Saint Francis of Assisi inspired by Zeffirelli's film, telling a universal story of peace and fraternity.

Teatro Olimpico · Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, 00196 Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Outdoor

CoreoCorteo

A free workshop and public performance of a choreographic walk through public space in Rome.

Feel That Swing · Viale Filarete 215 – e spazi urbani limitrofi del quartiere Torpignattara, Roma

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

NLP Master Practitioner Level II Course

A multi-day advanced professional course teaching Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques for adults.

Polo Didattico Affitto Aule Roma · 3 Piazza Oderico da Pordenone, 00145 Roma, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

NOGRAVITY Theatre x Boosta – Avantgarde

A visionary dance and visual-illusion performance celebrating 20 years of NoGravity Theatre.

Teatro Olimpico · Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, 00196 Roma

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Outdoor

Roma Tango Festival 2026 – Dancing the Magic of Rome

A multi-day tango festival in Rome with dancing events for enthusiasts.

Piazza Venezia ,Rome, Italy, Rome

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Urban Screens

A free workshop on video mapping and live video performance combining art, architecture and technology.

Youth Centre "Batti il tuo tempo Evolution" · Via Marco Dino Rossi, 9, Roma

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+

Strike! Clowning on strike

A free workshop on clowning practices in public space as artistic and social commentary.

Feel That Swing · Viale Filarete 215 – e spazi urbani limitrofi del quartiere Torpignattara, Roma